Flipping Death (2018)

Possess the living, aid the dead and flip between the worlds of Flipping Death - a puzzling adventure platformer where you find yourself filling in for Death. Maybe your new powers will help you solve the mystery of your own demise?

Platform Puzzle Adventure Indie Action Fantasy Horror Comedy Mystery ghosts death possession previously on - utomikPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo LifeDom Reseigh-LincolnAug 20189/10
Flipping Death does share plenty of DNA with Stick it to the Man! - ranging from the floatiness of its platforming to the ability to read the minds of other characters - but that doesn't stop it from being a far superior offering in almost every way. We're still not quite sure why Death is possessing the souls of the living and sorting out the loose ends of the dead, but it makes for a memorable black-humoured adventure that deserves to haunt your Nintendo Switch immediately.
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PS3Blog.netAug 201890/100
Flipping Death is not only one of the best indie games on the Nintendo Switch, it's one of the best games on Nintendo's hybrid console, period. If you're a fan of Zoink Games then this is a no-brainer, but if you have yet to try some of their great releases, then you can't go wrong with making Flipping Death your first purchase from Zoink Games.
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NintendoWorldReportDaan KoopmanAug 20189/10
Personally I felt that I lost a little something in the process by doing so. In the end though, it all depends on the experience players find most desirable. All what matters is this though: Flipping Death is an adventure game everyone can enjoy.
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GameSpotSeamus MullinsAug 20187/10
Flipping Death is a quirky and lovingly crafted adventure that doesn't overstay its welcome.
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DualShockersTomas FranzeseSep 20187/10
If you can get past some of Flipping Death's jank, you will find a hilarious comedy game to you'll want to see through. It liked the visuals and characters so much that I always wanted to see what or who Flipping Death would have me processes or do next. If the idea sounds interesting to you or the art style catches your eye, you'll likely enjoy the game. Others will probably be turned off by the glitches and platforming sections.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Zoink
Publisher: Zoink, Rising Star Games
Released: August 7, 2018
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 7.7/10 from 12 ratings.

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